Tag: Avant-Garde
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EL TOPO
“El Topo” is a surreal, avant-garde western film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Released in 1970, it is known for its striking visuals, allegorical storytelling, and exploration of spiritual and philosophical themes. The story follows El Topo (Alejandro Jodorowsky), a mysterious and black-clad gunslinger, as he rides through the desert with his young son, Hijo (Brontis…
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UN CHIEN ANDALOU
“Un Chien Andalou” is a surreal and groundbreaking silent short film co-created by director Luis Buñuel and artist Salvador Dalí in 1929. The film is an exploration of dreamlike sequences and irrational imagery, devoid of a linear narrative. In a series of disjointed and symbolic vignettes, the film opens with a shocking and iconic scene:…
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DILLINGER E’ MORTO aka DILLINGER IS DEAD
“Dillinger is Dead” is a 1969 Italian-French film directed by Marco Ferreri. This avant-garde and highly symbolic film is a dark and surreal exploration of alienation, consumerism, and existentialism. The film’s title references the notorious American gangster John Dillinger but is a stark departure from any traditional crime drama. The film centers around Glauco, played…
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8 1/2
“8 ½,” the 1963 film directed by the legendary Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini, is a cinematic masterpiece that blurs the lines between reality and imagination. It’s a film that explores the inner workings of the human mind, artistic creation, and the struggles of self-identity and creative expression. Guido Anselmi, played brilliantly by Marcello Mastroianni, is…
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DAISIES
“Daisies” is a visually stunning Czechoslovakian film Directed by Věra Chytilová in 1966. The film explores the adventurous and mischievous personalities of two young women. It takes a daring and unconventional approach by breaking away from traditional storytelling styles and societal expectations. The story follows Marie I (played by Jitka Cerhová) and Marie II (played…
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PERFORMANCE
“Performance” is a British crime drama from 1970 directed by Nicolas Roeg and Donald Cammell. The film follows the story of Chas (played by James Fox), a violent and ruthless London gangster who seeks refuge in the house of a reclusive rock star named Turner (played by Mick Jagger) after committing a murder. As Chas…
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